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vasectomy -> sterilization -> vas deferents | |
cue = signal script | |
owe = obligated | |
pickup => van, truck | |
altercation = quarrel | |
persona | |
epic: a long poem; long and arduous | |
quiche: a baked flan or tart | |
agility -> agile | |
billboard = hoarding | |
divulge = disclose(private or sensitive) | |
rumormonger, warmonger | |
incinerators = waste burner | |
constipation -> hardened feces or excrement | |
bowels = intestie | |
plucky = courageous | |
felony - crime - misdemeanor | |
cremate: burning of the dead | |
mixer (drinks) | |
squash (drinks) | |
free-from | |
ceramic => clay, porcelain, pottery | |
compost = organic fertilizer | |
flophouse, rooming house = (BR) dosshouse | |
cellophane: viscose wrapper | |
ranitidine | |
antihistamine => histamine | |
stampede: a sudden panicked rush of animals | |
epitaph => elegy or lament, inscription tombstones | |
foodie | |
manicure set => cosmetic treatment of hands | |
hairdo = hair style | |
forensic | |
premium: amount paid, an extra sum | |
meningitis => me'ninges (lining of skull) | |
condiment: substance adding flavor to food | |
dementia: mental illness | |
escalator | |
perk | |
pickpocket, shoplifting | |
conviction: pronouncement of guilt | |
pneumonia | |
coronavirus | |
downhill | |
pet a dog | |
frostbite | |
lentils and beans | |
colon (human body) | |
broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage | |
Brussels sprouts and onions | |
protein intake | |
a common fad (vogue) | |
pennant flag: ship banner | |
caravan | |
repatriation - return | |
poop (AE) = excrement = defecate | |
asymptomatic = no symptoms | |
narcissist: excessive self interest | |
enigmatic = mysterious | |
consort = partner, spouse | |
buffeting wind => violent striking of turbulence | |
statutory: enacted by statute (law) | |
to toot (a horn or trumpet) | |
to the tune of: amounting to or involving | |
noseweight | |
gastroenterologist | |
hepatology (liver and gullblader) | |
pass double the usual average | |
wisecrack = joke, a witty remark | |
ferment (brew) | |
carbs=carbohydrates | |
culprit = guilty party | |
sweater = jumper = pullover = jersey | |
If it smells, it won’t be noisy; if it’s noisy, it won’t smell. |
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